5 Questions
What is the definition of prehypertension?
Systolic BP of 120 to 139 mm Hg or diastolic BP of 80 to 89 mm Hg
What are the potential complications of untreated hypertension?
Heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke
How many Americans are affected by hypertension?
65 million
What is the increased risk of cardiovascular disease for individuals with prehypertension?
2 to 3-fold increased risk
What is the main approach to managing hypertension?
Lifestyle modifications and drug therapy
Study Notes
Hypertension: Understanding Blood Pressure Categories
- Hypertension affects 65 million Americans and over 1 billion people worldwide
- Left untreated, hypertension can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke
- Lifestyle modifications and drug therapy can reduce both BP and the risk of long-term complications
- Hypertension cannot be cured, only symptoms can be reduced
- Blood pressure categories define four BP categories: Normal, Prehypertension, Stage 1 Hypertension, and Stage 2 Hypertension
- Normal BP is systolic BP below 120 mm Hg and diastolic BP below 80 mm Hg
- Prehypertension is systolic BP of 120 to 139 mm Hg or diastolic BP of 80 to 89 mm Hg
- BP in the prehypertension range carries an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
- Those with BP in the prehypertension range have a 2- to 3-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease
- The text mentions Dr. Ihab Alkhalifa
- Treatment program for hypertension involves lifestyle modifications and drug therapy
- Hypertension can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke if left untreated
Test your knowledge about hypertension with this quiz. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms, complications, and treatment options for this common chronic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
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